Light plane makes emergency landing at Isabela corn farm; occupants safe

Light plane makes emergency landing at Isabela corn farm; occupants safe

A light airplane experiencing mechanical trouble made an emergency landing at a corn farm in Barangay District 1 of Reina Mercedes town in Isabela province at about noon on Sunday, August 31, police said. The SkyPasada plane with tail number RP-C1018 and owned by the WCC Aviation Inc. took off from the Cauayan Domestic Airport in Cauayan City at 11:40 a.m. and was on its way to the coastal town of Maconacon when its pilot took the emergency landing in Reina Mercedes. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has yet to announce the cause of the emergency landing. The […]... Keep on reading: Light plane makes emergency landing at Isabela corn farm; occupants safe

Unwritten rules of tennis and why handshakes sometimes go awry

Unwritten rules of tennis and why handshakes sometimes go awry

NEW YORK — There’s been a lot of talk about the unwritten rules of tennis during Week 1 of this US Open, whether it’s the necessity of a “ sorry, not sorry ” raised hand after a let cord or the proper way to warm up with an opponent or the legitimacy of an underarm serve. Another part of the game drawing attention — thanks to players’ complaints about each of the above — is the post-match greeting at the net, which usually involves shaking hands and, sometimes, a hug or kisses on the cheek. It would seem to be […]... Keep on reading: Unwritten rules of tennis and why handshakes sometimes go awry

Magsaysay Awards: Priest who fought Duterte's drug war among winners

Magsaysay Awards: Priest who fought Duterte's drug war among winners

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino priest, who publicly protested against then-President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody crackdown against illegal drugs despite death threats and helped provide proper funerals to slain suspects, is among the winners of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awards — Asia’s version of the Nobel Prize. The other winners announced on Sunday were a non-profit foundation in India that worked to bring poor girls to schools in more than 30,000 villages across the South Asian country’s most underserved regions and a local Maldives diver who sparked a movement to save her tropical island nation from plastic pollution with massive cleanups […]... Keep on reading: Magsaysay Awards: Priest who fought Duterte's drug war among winners

SB19, fashion designer Francis Libiran tease new collaboration ‘Fast Zone’

SB19, fashion designer Francis Libiran tease new collaboration ‘Fast Zone’

Music and fashion will go hand-in-hand as SB19 and Francis Libiran announced a collaboration entitled “Fast Zone,” although further details are yet to be revealed. The P-pop powerhouse and renowned designer’s collaboration was first revealed on SB19’s social media platforms on Friday, August 22, with concept photos of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, Justin, and Libiran being unveiled days later. The photos showed the SB19 members in form-fitting suits while posing on a table laid with several candles, ornaments, and other table decorations. However, Stell’s ensemble was noticeable as he was the only one donning a dark gray sleeveless shirt. “Rules […]... Keep on reading: SB19, fashion designer Francis Libiran tease new collaboration ‘Fast Zone’

Chinese student questioned for hours in US, then sent back

Chinese student questioned for hours in US, then sent back

WASHINGTON — The 22-year-old philosophy student from China did not expect any problems after his 29-hour flight arrived at a Texas airport this month as he was on his way to study at the University of Houston. His paperwork was in order. He was going to study humanities — not a tech field that might raise suspicions. He had a full scholarship from the U.S. school and had previously spent a semester at Cornell University for an exchange program with no issues. But the student, who asked to be identified only by his family name, Gu, because of the political […]... Keep on reading: Chinese student questioned for hours in US, then sent back

Leviste asks DPWH to probe flood control mishaps in Batangas

Leviste asks DPWH to probe flood control mishaps in Batangas

MANILA, Philippines – Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste on Sunday urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to help investigate flood control projects all over the district. “We are trying our best to audit the projects of DPWH in the 1st District of Batangas, with the help of the affected LGUs (local government units). We’ve even hired engineers and consultants at my own expense. But it will be hard for us to solve the problems of the DPWH Batangas 1st District Engineering Office without the help of DPWH,” Leviste said in a post. The congressman, together with […]... Keep on reading: Leviste asks DPWH to probe flood control mishaps in Batangas

Weeklong drug haul in Quezon province reaches P12M

Weeklong drug haul in Quezon province reaches P12M

LUCENA CITY – Police anti-narcotics operatives in Quezon province scored another blow against big-time drug traffickers with the arrest of two pushers and seizure of more than P3.9 million worth of shabu (crystal meth) and marijuana in Calauag town on Sunday morning, August 31. The latest operation was the fourth strike in a week against “high-value” targets that resulted in the confiscation of more than P12 million worth of illegal drugs in the province. Colonel Romulo Albacea, Quezon police chief, reported that members of the provincial drug enforcement unit (PDEU) arrested two suspected traffickers identified as “Atoy,” 44, and “Macmac,” […]... Keep on reading: Weeklong drug haul in Quezon province reaches P12M

Leo Ordiales out to make most of opportunity at Alas Pilipinas

Leo Ordiales out to make most of opportunity at Alas Pilipinas

MANILA, Philippines — Being part of Alas Pilipinas’ 21-man pool is already an achievement for Leo Ordiales. But once he gets a chance to play in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship Philippines 2025, the young opposite spiker will make the most out of it. READ: Alas men toughened by European training camp At age 22, Ordiales has already established himself as one of the country’s up-and-coming opposite hitters, proving his worth on the international stage, including a SEA V-League first leg Best Opposite Spiker award.  “For me, it’s not about age or experience. Whatever role is given to me—whether […]... Keep on reading: Leo Ordiales out to make most of opportunity at Alas Pilipinas